मतलब
Expressing excitement or joy.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is deeply linked to the 'Bard' song culture of the 1970s and 80s. It evokes a sense of campfire nostalgia and sincere friendship. In many Russian-speaking countries, this phrase is a 'safe' positive reaction that avoids the westernized feel of 'Окей' or 'Супер.' On Russian social media (VK, Telegram), 'Как здорово!' is often used by 'wholesome' influencers to build community and positivity. Parents use this constantly to encourage children. It is the primary 'positive reinforcement' phrase in a Russian household.
The 'O' Rule
Always remember: ZDOR-ovo is 'Great', zdor-OVO is 'Hi'. If you mess this up, people might think you're just saying hello very loudly.
Add 'Ой' for extra flavor
Starting with 'Ой' (Oy) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a touch of genuine surprise and warmth.
मतलब
Expressing excitement or joy.
The 'O' Rule
Always remember: ZDOR-ovo is 'Great', zdor-OVO is 'Hi'. If you mess this up, people might think you're just saying hello very loudly.
Add 'Ой' for extra flavor
Starting with 'Ой' (Oy) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a touch of genuine surprise and warmth.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with a flat intonation. If you say it without energy, it sounds like 'Oh, wonderful...' (sarcastic).
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct stress for the phrase meaning 'How great!'
Как ______!
Stress on the first syllable (здОрово) means 'great.' Stress on the second (здорОво) means 'hello' or 'healthily.'
Complete the dialogue with the most natural reaction.
— Мы завтра едем в отпуск в Сочи! — ______! Я вам завидую.
Going on vacation is positive news, so 'Как здорово!' is the appropriate reaction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see a beautiful rainbow over the city.
A rainbow is a pleasant sight, making 'Как здорово!' a perfect fit.
Fill in the missing word to complete the common expression.
Как ______, что все мы здесь сегодня собрались!
This is a famous line from a song, using the adverbial form.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Russian 'Greatness' Scale
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासКак ______!
Stress on the first syllable (здОрово) means 'great.' Stress on the second (здорОво) means 'hello' or 'healthily.'
— Мы завтра едем в отпуск в Сочи! — ______! Я вам завидую.
Going on vacation is positive news, so 'Как здорово!' is the appropriate reaction.
Situation: You see a beautiful rainbow over the city.
A rainbow is a pleasant sight, making 'Как здорово!' a perfect fit.
Как ______, что все мы здесь сегодня собрались!
This is a famous line from a song, using the adverbial form.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's informal to neutral. It's fine for colleagues but not for a legal document.
No, you would say 'Он отличный человек.' 'Как здорово' is for situations or news.
'Здорово' feels more sincere and wholesome; 'классно' is more casual and slangy.
Because the slang greeting 'ЗдорОво' shares the same root and spelling, differing only in stress.
Yes, 'Это очень здорово' is a very common way to say 'This is very great.'
Only in casual business settings, like celebrating a team win. Not in formal negotiations.
No, it's an adverb, so it never changes its form.
З-Д-О-Р-О-В-О.
It's universal across all Russian-speaking regions.
It's better to say 'Как вкусно!' for food, but you can say 'Как здорово, что мы это приготовили!'
संबंधित मुहावरे
Классно!
synonymCool / Great
Замечательно!
similarRemarkable / Wonderful
Как жаль
contrastWhat a pity
Здорово!
specialized formHi! (Slang)
